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Rock Creek Park
For Kids

for kids includes:

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Explore the exhibits inside the Nature Center. The "Discovery Room" is geared for ages 2 to 5. The biligual exhibit "Discover/ Descubra Rock Creek Park" is geared for those 10 and up.

Inside Peirce Barn, kids can try on old- fashioned clothing and play with 19th century toys.

Enjoy a wide variety of children's programs, including planetarium shows, animal talks, exploratory hikes, crafts, as well as hands-on natural and historical programs.

Be A Junior Ranger
Telescope
Exploring the Sky
Join the National Capital Astronomers and the NPS for stargazing
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Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers
2008 Rock Creek Park Junior Ranger camp dates announced.
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Coyote  

Did You Know?
Coyote sightings have been reported in Washington, DC since May 2004. DO NOT FEED or attempt to feed them. Once a wild animal gets accustomed to being fed by humans there is much more likelihood that an individual will get bitten by an animal looking for food.
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Last Updated: December 22, 2007 at 13:56 EST